YouTuber and Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia's remarks on the online show India's Got Latent had sparked major controversy. After much delay, Allahbadia finally appeared before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell on Monday (Feb 24) to record his statement over his remarks that kicked up a row.

On Feb 21, Allahbadia, Ashish Chanchalani, and Rakhi Sawant were summoned by the Maharashtra cyber cell about the row that erupted after Allahbadia aka "BeerBiceps" remarks on Samay Raina's show.

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Ranveer Allahbadia's record statement with Maharashtra Cyber police

In his appearance before the Maharashtra Police's Cyber Cell, Alllahbadia said he committed a "mistake" by making controversial comments, officials said, the news agency PTI reported.

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The official added that the social media influencer also admitted that he made a mistake by using specific words in his comments.  And, he appeared on the show only because of his friend Raina.

He also revealed that he had not charged anything to appear on the show.

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On Monday, Ashish Chanchlani, one of the judges on the particular viral episode, appeared separately before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell to record his statements in the same case.

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India's Got Latent controversy

During his appearance on the show,  Allahbadia made some tasteless comments about parents and sex, leading to a major backlash. 

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Interacting with a contestant, Allahbadia asked, "Would you rather watch your parents have sex every day for the rest of your life or join in once and stop it forever?"

After his comments went viral, multiple FIRs and complaints were filed against him in different states of India.

The authorities also summoned actor Rakhi Sawant, who will record her statement on Feb 27. She had previously appeared in the show as a guest. 

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Meanwhile, Raina is yet to appear before the police to record his statement.

The comedian is currently in the US for his show and has requested the police to take his statement through video conferencing, which has been denied. 

(With inputs from agencies)